Yersin museum

Nice place to visit if you are nearby. Buy ticket on the entrance to the yard at security hut. It costs 20.000d. Inside is a bit hot and air is stuffed so you can’t spend long time there. Interesting story of A.Yersin and his works and belongings. I bought nice post cards there only for 5000d each.

It's like time travel to Indochina times or Indochina Oscar movie to see and know more about all shades of history and science and brilliant brave genius people as Alexandre Yersin. Man of so many crafts and areas of expertise. Small museum but collection and insights are worth every minute you walk and read there.

Alexandre Yersin Museum – Nha Trang’s Quiet Tribute to a Great Scientist 🏛️ Located within the Pasteur Institute of Nha Trang, this museum honours Dr. Alexandre Yersin (1863–1943), the French-Swiss bacteriologist who discovered the plague bacillus (Yersinia pestis) and devoted his life to medicine and the people of Vietnam. ✅ What You’ll See: Original laboratory instruments, microscopes, and scientific tools Yersin used for research. Old photographs, letters, and personal belongings that paint a picture of his life beyond science—his love for photography, geography, and exploration. His work in developing vaccines and studying tropical diseases, which saved countless lives. Exhibits on how he introduced new crops and livestock to Vietnam, showing his care for local communities. ✅ Why It’s Interesting: Yersin wasn’t just a colonial scientist—he’s respected by Vietnamese people for his humility and compassion. The museum shows how Nha Trang became an important medical hub because of him. You’ll learn how he contributed to the founding of Da Lat as a hill station and his explorations in the Central Highlands. 💰 Entrance Fee: ~20,000 (~RM3–RM8). ⏳ Time Needed: ~45 minutes for a full, relaxed visit. 📍 Location: 8-10 Trần Phú Street, Nha Trang (near the beachfront). ✅ Best For: Travellers who want a break from the beach and a bit of history. Those curious about Vietnam’s colonial-era science and medicine. Anyone who enjoys quiet, reflective museums. 🌟 Verdict: It’s a small but meaningful museum, perfect if you want a cultural detour in Nha Trang beyond the usual tourist spots. You’ll leave with respect for a man who blended science with genuine humanity.

20k the ticket. The museum is a room on the 2nd floor. It has A/C and a lot of devices used by Yersin are exposed. It takes like 30min to see everything, it is quite fast but a nice exposition nonetheless

I enjoyed a fascinating tour conducted by a lovely young English speaking member of the staff at the Louis Pasteur Institute. Her knowledge of the history of the building, the life and collections of Alexandre Yersin and the associated history of both Nha Trang and Dalat proved intriguing far beyond my expectations. I recommend a visit to anyone interested in the biography of a remarkable man who explored all of Vietnam on elephant back, the history of the growth and development of Nha Trang, the introduction of rubber, carrots and numerous other vegetables to Vietnam, and or the story of how this man discovered the source of the plague in Hong Kong, early in the 20th century. You’re bound to be fascinated by numerous other surprises, as well.

The place is just small but full of antiques and fascinating artifacts. Went there on a Monday (it is closed on weekends), there was no one inside nor in the lobby. Not sure if we had to buy tickets since there was no one there. It only took us less than 15 minutes to see everything inside. Some taxi drivers don’t know this place, we ended up being taken to Yersin street instead and had to pull up my Waze for the driver to find this. It’s inside a compound of a hospital just across from the beach. It’s educational although most writings are in French.

Recommend this museum for tourists especially young people. This museum is the small building that is located in Pasteur Institute Nha trang. Ticket price is cheap 20k. I learn many things from his life, live and work constantly, patiently, sacrificially with and for his passion for science, discovering and traveling.

Nice museum. You learn about plauge